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1. 1st & Ten (1984–1991)
Episode: Opening Night (1990)

TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Sport

A new season means a new chance at glory, that is if all hope isn't lost on day one, with team president Kristy Fullbright engaging in some extracurricular activities with the Bulls' brand new starting quarterback.

Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Keith Amos, Cliff Frazier, Donald Gibb, Jeff Hochendoner

2. Shakedown on the Sunset Strip (1988 TV Movie)

93 min | Drama

Ambitious police sergeant, Charles Stoker, takes on prostitution in 1948 Los Angeles to make a name for himself. Madam, Brenda Allen, however has the 'whole city' on her payroll and his ... See full summary »

Director: Walter Grauman | Stars: Perry King, Season Hubley, Joan Van Ark, Vincent Baggetta

Votes: 40

3. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: After You've Gone (1988)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama

An assassin is killed in a shootout with police shortly after arriving in L.A., so Jake takes his place to try and figure out who the dead man's target is.

Director: Paul Krasny | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, Michael Aronin

Votes: 34

4. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: Babyface (1988)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama

A supposedly kidnapped heiress (Suzanne Snyder) forms a romantic attachment to Jake (Joe Penny) to cover up her double life.

Director: E.W. Swackhamer | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, Bert Remsen

Votes: 33

5. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: Blues in the Night (1988)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama

A woman who's a friend of McCabe's, has a twin sister who's a criminal. And she commits a crime and does it at the same time her sister was with McCabe. When Jake investigates and witnesses... See full summary »

Director: Harvey S. Laidman | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, Susan Blakely

Votes: 37

6. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: But Not for Me (1988)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama

A renowned television newswoman's career is jeopardized after a noted mobster is found murdered in her palatial home.

Director: Michael Lange | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, Stephen Burleigh

Votes: 36

7. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: How Long Has This Been Going On? (1988)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama

A man hires a P.I. to see if his wife is having an affair. She discovers that the man is a priest. The man tells the P.I. to be quiet. But the P.I. goes to the wife and tries to shake her ... See full summary »

Director: Christian I. Nyby II | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, George DelHoyo

Votes: 38

8. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plan (1988)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama

McCabe suspects that best-selling author Dennis Julian committed murder to get his hands on another writer's story.

Director: Michael Lange | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, Anthony Franciosa

Votes: 35

9. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: I'll Be Seeing You (1988)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama

A guy who worked for a criminal offers to testify against his boss. McCabe is incredulous because he knows the man is untrustworthy and only thinks of himself. When he takes the stand he ... See full summary »

Director: Harvey S. Laidman | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, John Lehne

Votes: 31

10. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: It Had to Be You (1988)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama

A friend of Jake's is accused of killing the man who allegedly raped her, but McCabe soon comes to suspect her psychiatrist of both the rape and the murder.

Director: Ron Satlof | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, Ann Dusenberry

Votes: 36

11. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: Lady Be Good (1988)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama

Jake and the Fatman discover that a wealthy publisher's death was not an accident. A $9 million dollar insurance policy leads him to the publisher's wife.

Director: E.W. Swackhamer | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, Nana Visitor

Votes: 34

12. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: Rhapsody in Blue (1988)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama

McCabe exposes a couple's sinister plot for the husband to climb the corporate ladder by framing his competitor for murder.

Director: Michael Lange | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, Edward Winter

Votes: 33

13. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: What Is This Thing Called Love? (1988)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama

Jake tries to clear his friend, a priest accused of killing his married lover.

Director: Harvey S. Laidman | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, Asher Brauner

Votes: 32

14. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Body (1988)

TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ben and Michelle stay at an exclusive health spa while investigating the employees after their client is accused of killing an aerobics instructor who had an affair with her husband.

Director: Charles S. Dubin | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Kari Lizer, Kene Holiday

Votes: 116

15. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Gigolo (1988)

TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ben Matlock defends a handsome, young dance instructor who is accused of killing his married dance studio business partner after she catches him after hours with another woman.

Director: Tony Mordente | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Kari Lizer, Kene Holiday

Votes: 105

16. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Lovelorn (1988)

TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Craig Moore confronts advice columnist Marjorie Manners, whom he thinks hurt his marriage with her advice to his wife Anna. Craig threatens Marjorie with a metal trophy. When Marjorie is killed with that trophy, Ben defends him.

Director: Christopher Hibler | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Kari Lizer, Kene Holiday

Votes: 131

17. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Reunion (1988)

TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ben reunites with law school friends who are now law partners. Senior partner Warren Coates is shot dead and partner George Dutton is accused. Ben learns that Coates was not only unliked by his partners but even blackmailed two of them.

Director: Charles S. Dubin | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Kari Lizer, Kene Holiday

Votes: 118

18. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Umpire (1988)

TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Matlock defends an insurance salesman who has been accused of killing his boss, who is also a softball umpire, following a bad call during a softball game.

Director: Harvey S. Laidman | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Kari Lizer, Kene Holiday

Votes: 130

19. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)

TV-PG | 120 min | Crime, Drama

Veteran district attorney "Fatman" McCabe solves cases with the help of his easygoing private investigator partner Jake Styles.

Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, Olga Russell

Votes: 3,248

20. The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1987 TV Movie)

100 min | Mystery

Sherlock Holmes is brought back to life by Watson's female descendant after being cryogenically frozen for eighty years.

Director: Kevin Connor | Stars: Margaret Colin, Lila Kaye, Connie Booth, Nicholas Guest

Votes: 367

21. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Power Brokers: Part 1 (1987)

TV-PG | 91 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ben defends a popular columnist framed for the murder of a source.

Director: Charles S. Dubin | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Kari Lizer, Kene Holiday

Votes: 162

22. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode: A Pound of Flesh (1987)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Hunter is found, having survived 11 days in a collapsed basement. Jesus Martinez almost starts a gang war claiming his little sister was kidnapped the day before her wedding. Buntz is ... See full summary »

Director: Don Weis | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Betty Thomas

Votes: 97

23. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode: A Wasted Weekend (1987)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Jablonski, Hill and Renko go on a disastrous hunting trip on their day off. Goldblume was supposed to join them, but runs into obstacles of an ever increasing nature on his own.

Director: John Patterson | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Betty Thomas

Votes: 82

24. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode: City of Refuse (1987)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Renko and Hill are on garbage duty because of a strike and run into trouble with a drug kingpin. Hunter is called back to EAT duty, only to face his former right hand man Ballantine.

Director: Don Weis | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Betty Thomas

Votes: 63

25. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode: Days of Swine and Roses (1987)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The cops have their hands full with people competing in a radio station's Most Outrageous Act' competition. Washington gets emotionally involved with the mother and sister of a mentally ... See full summary »

Director: John Patterson | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Betty Thomas, Bruce Weitz

Votes: 74

26. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode: Der Roachenkavalier (1987)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Goldblume takes the blame when a drug addict who was released the day before runs down several people with a car. Buntz attempts to save the Furillo's marriage after overhearing a rumor ... See full summary »

Director: Christian I. Nyby II | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Betty Thomas

Votes: 67

27. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode: Dogsbreath Afternoon (1987)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Belker has been shot and is in critical condition. His colleagues go into overdrive trying to find the shooter. Renko has cheated on Daryl Ann and is forced to choose between confessing or ... See full summary »

Director: Christian I. Nyby II | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Betty Thomas, Bruce Weitz

Votes: 73

28. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode: It Ain't Over Till It's Over (1987)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When a fire breaks out at the Hill Station in the early morning, I.A.D. Jim Shipman blames the already suspended Lt. Buntz. Belker is forced to finally take a look at his mother's paperwork... See full summary »

Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Betty Thomas

Votes: 111

29. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode: Norman Conquest (1987)

TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Furillo and Goldblume are grading officers in line for a promotion, leaving Norman Buntz in charge of the Hill. The precinct needs $130,000 to reinstate overtime pay, so Buntz encourages ... See full summary »

Director: Dale White | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Betty Thomas

Votes: 73

30. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode: She's So Fein (1987)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Joyce Davenport is taken hostage by a desperate suspect who holes up in a market with her and a wounded victim. Belker wrecks a car belonging to LaRue's brother-in-law.

Director: Christian I. Nyby II | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Betty Thomas

Votes: 73

31. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode: Sorry Wrong Number (1987)

TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The new voice activated vending machine will do anything for Officer Tina Russo. Goldblume and Buntz wire a former gang member called Alfred Williams to find out who slaughtered a family in... See full summary »

Director: Christian I. Nyby II | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Betty Thomas

Votes: 74

32. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode: The Cookie Crumbles (1987)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

LaRue takes an unhealthy interest in a group of young cheerleaders. Calletano stand up against Chief Fletcher for the Latin American Coalition when an innocent Spanish-speaking man is shot.... See full summary »

Director: John Patterson | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Betty Thomas, Bruce Weitz

Votes: 69

33. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode: The Runner Falls on His Kisser (1987)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The Hill becomes a hot spot for the media when Russo arrests a football star for soliciting. LaRue persuades Buntz to enter the annual shooting competition at the Police Academy. Frank's ... See full summary »

Director: Ken Lavet | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Betty Thomas

Votes: 75

34. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: Body and Soul (1987)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama

Jake aids a beautiful undercover cop who's out to nail the criminal she blames for her father's death.

Director: Jerry Jameson | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, Doran Clark

Votes: 38

35. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1987)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama

A serial killer who's targeting winos taunts McCabe with phone calls before each killing.

Director: Tony Mordente | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, Dwight Schultz

Votes: 38

36. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: Happy Days Are Here Again (1987)

TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama

A Senator candidate's lover is killed after she threatens to reveal their affair.

Director: E.W. Swackhamer | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, John Rubinstein

Votes: 58

37. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (1987)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama

It's the holiday season, and McCabe is implored by one of his pushier assistants to take another look at a murder case.

Director: E.W. Swackhamer | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, Joan Darling

Votes: 33

38. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: Laura (1987)

TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama

Jake's old partner is murdered by his fiancée, but the Fatman sees through her cover story.

Director: E.W. Swackhamer | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, Brynn Thayer

Votes: 46

39. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: Love Me or Leave Me (1987)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama

McCabe successfully prosecutes a man only to have him escape from the courtroom. As part of chase Jake is convinced a cop was in on the heist and works to prove it.

Director: Michael Preece | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, Joe Regalbuto

Votes: 34

40. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: Love for Sale (1987)

TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama

Jake investigates an escort service after one of its girls is slain after tipping him off about its drug-smuggling operation.

Director: Christopher Hibler | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, Mitchell Anderson

Votes: 39

41. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (1987)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama

A woman who was assaulted and left blind leaves the hospital and goes home with her husband. Later the man who attacked her returns but she manages to shoot him and her husband. Jake ... See full summary »

Director: Harvey S. Laidman | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, Mark Goddard

Votes: 35

42. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: The Man I Love (1987)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama

A woman whose father is a good friend of McCabe's is nearly killed by her husband. But she refuses to believe he did it. So while she recuperates in a hospital, McCabe has Jake pose as a ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Lange | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, Leigh McCloskey

Votes: 38

43. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: The Man That Got Away (1987)

TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama

A defense lawyer kills the boyfriend of his ex-wife and frames her for it.

Director: E.W. Swackhamer | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, Robert Culp

Votes: 42

44. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: Blind Justice (1987)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A blind man kills the man who blinded him and frames the man's girlfriend.

Director: Christian I. Nyby II | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Kari Lizer, Kene Holiday

Votes: 136

45. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Annihilator (1987)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ben's assistant Cassie convinces Ben to defend a professional wrestler accused of killing a rival wrestler.

Director: Christopher Hibler | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Kari Lizer, Kene Holiday

Votes: 127

46. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Best Friend (1987)

TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A writer is found shot to death while he was writing a tell-all book about Georgia's most prominent political family, the Douglases. James Douglas' ex-wife, Vanessa, is accused of the murder but Matlock agrees to defend her.

Director: Tony Mordente | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Kari Lizer, Kene Holiday

Votes: 127

47. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Country Boy (1987)

TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Country singer Jimmy LeGrand is a heavy drinker. When he makes a fool of himself performing drunk, his wife leaves him and her sister backs the decision. The sister is found victim of a hit and run. Jimmy is arrested and accused.

Director: Charles S. Dubin | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Kari Lizer, Kene Holiday

Votes: 126

48. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Gambler (1987)

TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ben defends an Atlanta police lieutenant who is accused of murdering his girlfriend after learning of her true identity.

Director: Tony Mordente | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Kari Lizer, Kene Holiday

Votes: 123

49. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Gift (1987)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ben defends Brian Emerson, who is accused of murdering his ex-wife Maggie Crowley after he sneaked into her house to give their daughter Wendy a Christmas gift.

Director: Tony Mordente | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Kari Lizer, Kene Holiday

Votes: 140

50. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Husband (1987)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When a woman learns her husband has another wife, she confronts him even making threats. Later he is found dead. She is arrested and Ben defends her. He learns that the man has more secrets.

Director: Tony Mordente | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Kari Lizer, Kene Holiday

Votes: 116